Cardiovascular Medicine Physician

About the role

Physician specializing in cardiology to serve as a member of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, within the Department of Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Directs and provides direct and indirect patient care services in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Conducts ambulatory clinics
• Interviews, obtains and reviews medical history of patients
• Performs physical examinations to assess medical or surgical needs
• Performs relevant cardiology procedures
• Orders special procedures, diagnostic testing, and other ancillary services
• Responds to consultation requests
• Determines, prescribes and implements treatment plans and/or medications required
• Documents all services and instructions provided in medical record
• Educates patients and promotes wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials, resources and services to patient and their families
• Directs and participates in quality assessment and improvement activities
• Serves as preceptor and provides bedside training of residents, fellows, medical students, undergraduate & graduate students, nursing staff, and other allied medical professionals in the specialty of cardiology
• Ensures continuing medical education requirements are met
• Participates in department, college, medical center and university committees and other service activities

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Professional) degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a major in internal medicine
• Completion of an accredited residency and fellowship training program in cardiology
• Current or interim permit to practice medicine from the State of Ohio Medical Board
• Board certification or eligibility from the American Board of Internal Medicine
• Active certification from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)